Army ROTC

Specialty Schools

U.S. ARMY BASIC AIRBORNE COURSE

The Basic Airborne Course is conducted at Fort Benning, Ga., and is a three-week course
encompassing all aspects of entering a combat zone by parachute. The first week is
Ground Week and consists of rigorous physical training and instruction designed to
prepare the student to make a parachute jump and land safely. The second week is Tower
Week, and training consists of perfecting individual skills and stressing team effort.
Jump skills are taught through the use of the swing landing trainer, the suspended
harness and the 250-foot free-fall tower. The final week is Jump Week, where you will
use the training of the previous two weeks to execute five parachute jumps, including
one night jump and two jumps in full combat gear. Upon completion of the fifth jump,
you will receive the Basic Parachutist Qualification Badge and become a member of
the elite AIRBORNE community. If you desire to attend the Basic Airborne Course, you
must be in top physical condition and have completed The Citadel's rigorous training
selection program.

AIR ASSAULT SCHOOL

Air Assault School is a 10-day course conducted at several locations to include Fort
Campbell, Ky., Fort Rucker, Ala., and Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Students are instructed
on all aspects of using helicopters to enter combat. Training includes an obstacle
course, rappelling from towers and hovering helicopters, rigging equipment for sling
loading, landing and pick-up zone operations. Training culminates in a 12-mile road
march completed in less than three hours while wearing full combat gear. Upon successful
completion of the training, you will receive the Air Assault Badge. If you desire
to attend Air Assault School, you must be in top physical condition and have completed
The Citadel's rigorous training selection program.

MOUNTAIN WARFARE SCHOOL

The Mountain Warfare School is a two-week course conducted by the Vermont Army National
Guard at Ethan Allen Firing Range, in Jericho, Vt. There are summer and winter phases
offered. The course is designed to develop the leadership and technical skills needed
by Army personnel to perform mountaineering tasks in a realistic mountain environment.
It provides students with the practical, hands-on experience in the application of
tactics and techniques effective for mountain operations. Because of the extremely
limited number of slots to this training, cadets can only earn a chance to attend
this school through outstanding performance in the program, have completed The Citadel's
rigorous training selection program and have demonstrated a desire to pursue a military
career in which you would utilize these special skills.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT COURSE

The ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) or operation WARRIOR FORGE
is the most important training event for an Army ROTC cadet. The 32-day training event
incorporates a wide range of subjects designed to develop and evaluate leadership
ability. The challenges are rigorous and demanding, both mentally and physically.
LDAC tests intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and stamina. These challenges provide
a new perspective on an individual's ability to perform exacting tasks and to make
difficult decisions in demanding situations.

LDAC places each cadet in a variety of leadership positions, many of which simulate
stressful combat situations. In each position, cadets will receive evaluations from
platoon tactical and counseling (TAC) officers and noncommissioned officers. In addition
to proving their leadership ability, cadets and officer candidates must meet established
standards in physical fitness, weapons training, communication, combat patrols and
demonstrate their proficiency in many other military skills. Cadets must excel at
LDAC to be considered competitive for a commission as an Army officer.

CADET TROOP LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) offers MS III cadets the opportunity to perform
the duties of a Second Lieutenant for up to one month with an active duty unit. Actual
duties performed will vary by branch and unit but will be those duties expected of
a Second Lieutenant in that unit, and cadets will serve as platoon leaders in the
unit they are assigned. Cadets desiring to attend CTLT must be in top physical condition
and present a good military appearance. CTLT is open only to MS III cadets who have
graduated from LDAC. Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) cadets may not participate
in CTLT; however, they may attend annual training with their National Guard / Reserve
unit provided it does not conflict with LDAC.

NURSE SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM

Army ROTC Nurse Cadets have an opportunity for a unique summer nursing experience.
The paid, three-week Nurse Summer Training Program assigns Cadets to Army hospitals
throughout the U.S. and Germany. The program introduces you to the Army Medical Department
(AMEDD) and to the roles and responsibilities of an Army Nurse Corps Officer. Under
the supervision of an experienced Army Nurse Corps Officer, you will obtain hands-on
experience. Your one-on-one clinical experience will allow you to hone your clinical
skills, develop your problem-solving techniques and become comfortable with developing
your professional skills as a member of the U.S. Army Healthcare Team.

Military Services

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